The Influence of Local Habitat and Microclimate on the Levels of Secondary Metabolites in Slovak Bilberry (<i>Vaccinium myrtillus</i> L.) Fruits

The berries of Vaccinium myrtillus L. are usually collected in the wild for the purpose of being a food source. They are naturally high in phenolic compounds, which possess antioxidative properties, so the berries are therefore often labeled as “functional foods”. This study evaluated seven samples...

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Main Authors: Zuzana Vaneková, Miroslav Vanek, Jaroslav Škvarenina, Milan Nagy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/4/436